RPGWatch - New Poll

August 31st, 2008, 03:38

Way past time for a new poll. Our last question asked about replaying games and it seems a good chunk of us don't have the time - or the inclination - to replay all but a handful of classics.
A little over 4% replay new games straight away and just under 10% get around to replaying most of them eventually. 32% see their way clear to replay a really great game, while 34% only ever replay some chosen classics and nearly 20% rarely replay.
That makes something over 80% of players that don't expect to replay most of their games, for whatever reason. It's interesting to contrast that against RPG design characteristics, where replayability is highly regarded.
Bartacus sent in the next poll, which asks about purchasing influences. More information.

As usual, I voted for the loser. I replay just about every RPG I get as soon as I finish it. Everything from Fallout to Baldur's Gate to Dungeon Siege (yes, Dungeon Siege). I like to explore the possibilities.

I guess this is why there are fewer and fewer possibilities in most games now - no one even takes the time to explore them…